Source: Todd Neeley, PROGRESSIVE FARMER, 2/5/19

President Donald Trump called for the continued rebuilding of American trade policy in his State of the Union address Tuesday evening, pointing to the ongoing trade negotiations with China as something that's overdue. Trump touted the elimination of the "death tax" but made no mention of biofuels at a time when farmers and ethanol producers continue to struggle economically. The president congratulated Congress for passing "unprecedented legislation" to confront the opioid crisis, as well as a "sweeping" farm bill. In addition, Trump called on Congress to work with him on securing the southern border.

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